Patents Issued in August 3, 2006
  • Publication number: 20060168754
    Abstract: A windshield wiper device, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a carrier (12) for fixing to a first part (52), especially to the body of the motor vehicle. A locking element (40) having a predetermined breaking point (41) is also provided in order to enable the carrier (12) to be fixed to the first part (52) by a rotational connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventor: Ulrich Metz
  • Publication number: 20060168755
    Abstract: A cleaning device, provided with a floor plate for fastening a cleaning cloth and a section extending along at least one edge of the floor plate, which section is provided with at least one outlet aperture, wherein a feed hose for steam is provided which connects to the at least one section, which feed hose is connectible to a steam generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: InnoCleaning Concepts Nederland B.V.
    Inventor: Alfred Langerak
  • Publication number: 20060168756
    Abstract: A biaxial hinge having a rotating mechanism that realizes durability, a good tactile feedback, smaller size and more lightweight is provided for use in a notebook computer or a portable telephone that needs to be smaller and more lightweight. The biaxial hinge is constituted such that a rotating shaft member 9 is fixed to a rotation support member 10, a rotation-side member 7 is inserted and attached to the outer periphery of the rotating shaft member 9, and an opening/closing torque unit mechanism 12 for opening and closing operations is disposed at the rotation-side member 7, wherein sliding friction torque and click torque are generated by the load produced by a coil spring 6 between pressing members 4 and the rotating shaft support member 10 or a sliding member 3 attached to the rotating shaft member 9. The rotating mechanism of the biaxial hinge of the present invention affords good durability, a good tactile feedback, and a reduction in size and weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Hitoshi Sato, Yasuhiro Mitsui, Sakae Higano, Satoshi Kosugi, Katsumasa Yamaguchi, Kenichi Sakamoto
  • Publication number: 20060168757
    Abstract: A locking device for locking a first part to a second part, including a shaft which connects the first part and the second part to one another in a pivotable manner. A rotational movement of the shaft entrains the first part in rotation, and the second part is rotatably mounted on the shaft. The first part is arranged on the shaft in an axially moveable fashion and can be engaged with the second part, and at least one damping element is assigned to the shaft and to the first part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Edscha AG
    Inventors: Ralf Duning, Gundolf Heinrichs, Peter Hoffmann
  • Publication number: 20060168758
    Abstract: A hinge structure is disclosed. Each of a pair of axles is inserted into a first pivot hole of the body through a second pivot hole of the cover, to enable the cover to be swiveled about the axle relative to the body. When the body and the cover are coupled together, a second anchor ring of the axle is deformed through a deformation slot of the axle and is inserted into the second pivot hole and the first pivot hole and latched on one end of the first pivot hole. A first anchor ring of the axle is latched in the second pivot hole on another end of the first pivot hole. A movable brake member of the axle and the wall of the first pivot hole generate a frictional force to enable the cover to be swiveled relative to the body and anchored at any angle desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Teng-Chao Chiang, Sheng-Hsung Yang
  • Publication number: 20060168759
    Abstract: A rack mounted component door system according to the present invention is used in conjunction with a conventional equipment rack to secure components in the rack and to provide access to features of the components positioned away from the front side of the rack. The component door system includes two hinge assemblies that can be attached directly to two opposing vertical members of the front side of a conventional rack. The component door system also includes a panel that can be of conventional configuration or tailored for the component door system. The panel is attached to the two hinge assemblies to extend between the two front side vertical members of the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Erik Laursen
  • Publication number: 20060168760
    Abstract: A hinge arrangement for the front door of a cabinet, comprising a hinge body (20) affixed to a lower front edge (11) of the cabinet (10) and carrying an upwardly projecting hinge pin (30), maintaining a certain spacing from the lower front edge (11) of the cabinet (10) and around which the front door is inferiorly journalled. A shoe (40) is inferiorly mounted to the hinge body (20) so as to be selectively manually displaced between an inoperative position, in which it is operatively spaced from the floor (P) that supports the cabinet (10), and an operative position, in which it is seated on the floor (P), in order to transfer to the latter the weight of the front door and to lock the cabinet (10) against displacements on the floor (P).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Estevao Espindola, Ademar Testoni, Sthefan Almeida, Jean Ferreira
  • Publication number: 20060168761
    Abstract: A locking handle device capable of securely engaging complementary handle components and preventing their disengagement except upon deliberate actuation of a release element. A release element may be integral with the base portions of the handle such that application of an inward force to opposing release elements may transfer a substantially vertical and transverse force to the locked handles, thereby effectively disengaging complementary handle components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Christensen, Jason Tippetts, Michael Pratt
  • Publication number: 20060168762
    Abstract: In a spinning preparation machine, a machine element lies opposite the clothing of a roller, bearing surfaces of end portions of the machine element are in engagement with respective bearing surfaces of stationary bearings, and an adjustment means is arranged in the region of each of the end portions and the bearings, the adjustment means being able to alter the radial spacing between the roller and the machine element. To enable the carding nip to be adapted or kept constant, adjusting elements of the machine element and adjusting elements of the bearings each have inclined bearing surfaces, and the machine element, in the event of undergoing thermally induced expansion in its longitudinal direction, is so displaceable along the inclined surfaces that the radial spacing remains the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Trutzschler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Robert Tobben
  • Publication number: 20060168763
    Abstract: In an apparatus on a spinning preparation machine, at least one machine element lies opposite and spaced apart from the clothing of a roller, and bearing surfaces of the end portions of the machine element are in engagement with respective bearing surfaces of stationary bearings. An adjustment means is arranged in the region of each of the end portions for altering the radial spacing between the clothing of the roller and the machine element. To enable the carding nip to be adapted or kept constant in the event of thermally induced changes in dimensions, the machine element and the bearings each have inclined bearing surfaces, and the machine element, in the event of undergoing thermally induced expansion in its longitudinal direction, is so displaceable along the sloping surfaces that the radial spacing remains the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Trutzschler GmbH & Co.KG
    Inventor: Robert Tobben
  • Publication number: 20060168764
    Abstract: A method is suggested for operating a spinning-mill preparing machine (1) with a control apparatus (20), especially a draw frame, card or combing machine, in which a running fiber structure (FV) is conducted through a measuring area (26, 26?,33) of a measuring apparatus (25, 25?, 32) and a measuring signal (S(t); Sa(t), Se(t)) is generated that represents the length-specific mass (M) of the fiber structure (FV) located in the measuring area (26, 26?,33), in which a corrected measuring signal (SK(t); SKa(t), SKe(t)) is generated in that a correction value (K0, K1, K2; Ka, Ke) is added to the measuring signal (S(t); Sa(t), Se(t)), and in which the determination of the correction value (K0, K1, K2; Ka, Ke) takes place by the following steps controlled by the control apparatus (20) of the spinning-mill preparing machine (1): The fiber structure (FV) is removed from the measuring area (26, 26?,33) by pneumatic and/or mechanical means (27, 13,14; 28), Then, an empty measuring is performed, and The correction va
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Chokri Cherif
  • Publication number: 20060168765
    Abstract: A pacifier securement device comprising a series of links retaining a pacifier at one end and a clip at another end which can secure the device to a baby's clothes. The series of links is comprised of links of which can be a multitude of colors, textures, and shapes; can be integral with each other, or removably attachable; and can detachably retain toys, or can have toys integral with the links. The pacifier securement device provides an option to lengthen, shorten, rearrange, remove, and exchange the links and/or the toys via a simple and efficient configuration so that either the baby and adult user or only the adult user may remove a link when desired. The toys associated with the links in the series may provide for numerous combinations of sensory entertainment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Annette Beatty
  • Publication number: 20060168766
    Abstract: An attractive, colorful safety strap used to attach a pacifier, teething ring, toy or other child's implement to a garment of children's clothing. It is comprised of a strap, with a commonly known snap fastener, each having a male part and a female part, permanently attached to both ends of the strap. Additional female part snap fasteners are attached to one end of the strap to provide the means to vary the length of the strap and also permit the attachment of implements of various sizes to the strap. One end of the strap is looped through or around a pacifier, teething ring, toy or other child's implement, and the male and female parts engaged, thereby attaching the implement to the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Pamela Lippincott
  • Publication number: 20060168767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic wrapping band comprising a head portion and a band portion extending from the head portion, the head portion defined with a through hole and a plurality of locking teeth, on a surface of the band portion being arranged a plurality of locking grooves which are employed to engage with the locking teeth, the magnetic wrapping band provided with a magnetic iron. The magnetic iron can be used to fix an object to be wrapped directly to a predetermined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Chiu-Tien Huang
  • Publication number: 20060168768
    Abstract: A new and improved sealed joint or system is disclosed for securing together the opposite ends of plastic strapping, which is encircled around the package or bale, in order to ensure that the opposite ends of the plastic strapping do not exhibit any slipping or relative movement with respect to each other whereby the predeterminedly formed size or shape of the package or bale is able to be preserved or maintained. In accordance with various different embodiments of the present invention, different arrangements of the sealed joint, with respect to the opposite ends of the plastic strapping, are structured whereby enhanced frictional contact is effectively developed between the sealed joint and the opposite ends of the plastic strapping, or between the opposite ends of the plastic strapping per se, so as to in fact reduce the amount of slipperiness effectively defined between the opposite ends of the plastic strapping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Donald Van Erden, Deepak Mehta, Manuel Enriquez, Abram Cervantes, P.N. Varma
  • Publication number: 20060168769
    Abstract: A button structure includes a flexible body, a protective layer and a hard frame. The protective layer has a plurality of pictures and symbols formed on a rear face thereof, and is formed on a top side of the flexible body for protecting the pictures and symbols and making the pictures and the symbols wear resistant. The hard frame is disposed under the flexible body for increasing the rigidity of the flexible body and retaining the shape of the flexible body. Therefore, the present invention not only solves the conventional problems that the pictures or symbols are easily worn and stripped from the flexible body and that the flexible body is not easily positioned when in use, but it also reduces the volume of the button structure by disposing the hard frame under the flexible body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Chien-Hsiung Wang
  • Publication number: 20060168770
    Abstract: A cord stopper (1) of the present invention includes a socket (2) and a plug (3). The plug (3) includes a pair of arms (32) and a catching section (35) arranged on facing surfaces of the pair of arms (32) to catch a cord. The catching section (35) includes a holding section (36) arranged on one of the pair of arms (32) and a pressing projection (37) arranged on the other one of the arms (32). The holding section (36) and the pressing projection (37) are arranged so as to face each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Yoshinobu Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20060168771
    Abstract: A Strand Hub for use with a multi-strand steel cable for securing multiple trees or multiple poles together includes an outer body made of aluminum or another suitable soft metal with tapered openings extending therethrough. The Strand Hub also includes tapered inner bodies made of stainless steel or other suitable hard metal with a central bore extending therethrough for receiving a single strand of the multi-strand steel cables therein, and is sized and configured to be received in and cooperate with the tapered openings in the outer body. With this construction, the multi-strand steel cable can be partially unwound and a single strand threaded through the central bores in the tapered inner bodies, and the remaining strands can be threaded between the inner body and the outer bodies. The single middle strands are then bent over the tapered inner bodies to quickly and easily fix the Strand Hub on the multi-strand steel cables, thereby securing the trees or poles together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Stephan Tillitski
  • Publication number: 20060168772
    Abstract: A tensioning device includes a pair of opposing first surfaces defining a first wedge opening. The first surfaces are fixed relative to each other. The first wedge opening is shaped to releasably secure a first portion of a cord. A pair of opposing second surfaces defines a second wedge opening. The second surfaces are fixed relative to each other. The second wedge opening is spaced apart from the first wedge opening. The second wedge opening is shaped to releasably secure a second portion of the cord. A cord block defines a support surface spaced from the first and second wedge openings. The support surface is positioned to slidably support the cord between the first and second wedge openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Joseph Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20060168773
    Abstract: A fastener clip includes a base plate and a pair of laterally offset arms extending from the base plate. The fastener clip is operative for insertion into a hole (slot) defined in a first engagement structure, such as a vehicle chassis. At least four wings extend from the arms. Each wing includes at least one engagement portion including a depressed portion formed on each wing, wherein each depressed portion is operative to engage a portion of the hole. According to one embodiment, each arm is coupled to at least one wing at a distal end of each arm (i.e., a long arm), so that each wing extends inwardly towards the base plate. According to an alternative embodiment, each arm (i.e., a short arm) is coupled to the at least one wing, so that each wing extends outwardly away from the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Termax Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Smith, Mark Fleydervish, Daniel Dickenson, Michael Giugliano, Edward Sacha
  • Publication number: 20060168774
    Abstract: A reclosable pouch includes interlocking male and female closure elements having elongate hollow closure profiles. The male closure profile has a hollow shaft section, and the female closure profile has a channel with at least one hollow side. Alternatively, a set of hollow male closure profiles may also form one or more female closure profiles therebetween. A set of pleated grip strips may be disposed adjacent the closure elements to aid in opening a pouch. The closure elements and grip strips may be integral with pouch sidewalls, may be secured and/or separately extruded on to, for example, a polymer, directly to pouch sidewalls, or may be secured to backing strips to form a closure strip, which may subsequently be secured to pouch sidewalls. Another reclosable closure element for a container such as a polymer pouch has a male closure profile including a hollow shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: James Pawloski, Robert Turvey, Bryan Ackerman
  • Publication number: 20060168775
    Abstract: A reclosable pouch includes interlocking male and female closure elements having elongate hollow closure profiles. The male closure profile has a hollow shaft section, and the female closure profile has a channel with at least one hollow side. Alternatively, a set of hollow male closure profiles may also form one or more female closure profiles therebetween. A set of pleated grip strips may be disposed adjacent the closure elements to aid in opening a pouch. The closure elements and grip strips may be integral with pouch sidewalls, may be secured and/or separately extruded on to, for example, a polymer, directly to pouch sidewalls, or may be secured to backing strips to form a closure strip, which may subsequently be secured to pouch sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Turvey, Bryan Ackerman, James Pawloski
  • Publication number: 20060168776
    Abstract: A resealable closure mechanism includes first and second closure strips. The first closure strip includes a plurality of discontinuous closure elements and the second closure strip includes a plurality of discontinuous closure elements. One or more of the discontinuous closure elements of the first closure strip randomly engages one or more of the discontinuous closure elements of the second closure strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Dais, Robert Turvey
  • Publication number: 20060168777
    Abstract: A slider for opening and closing a mouth of a thermoplastic pouch includes first and second sidewalls. A third wall connects the first and second sidewalls and is transverse to the first and second sidewalls. A compressible gripping material is disposed on at least one of the first and second sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Turvey, Carol Trier-Black
  • Publication number: 20060168778
    Abstract: A slider is provided that may be oriented on a closure assembly of a reclosable pouch to open and/or close the pouch. The slider includes a top portion and at least two side walls. A channel is formed between the side walls for receiving the closure assembly of the pouch therebetween. Internal to the slider are components that generally contain functionalities to assist in opening and/or closing the closure assembly depending on the direction of movement of the slider along the closure assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Turvey, Bryan Ackerman
  • Publication number: 20060168779
    Abstract: The invention provides for a slider for a leak proof slider-zipper assembly having a leading edge, a trailing edge and a top edge with a top surface and a top frame comprising: a pair of protrusions at the bottom of the leading edge, a pair of protrusions at the bottom of the trailing edge, and an opening plow protruding from the top surface of the slider, between the leading edge and trailing edge, and having height not more than the height of the slider such that the top surface projects upwards from the top frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Ashok Chaturvedi
  • Publication number: 20060168780
    Abstract: A releasable fastener system comprises a loop portion and a hook portion. The loop portion includes a support and a loop material disposed on one side thereof whereas the hook portion includes a support and a plurality of closely spaced upstanding hook elements extending from one side thereof. When the hook portion and loop portion are pressed together they interlock to form a releasable engagement. The resulting joint created by the engagement is relatively resistant to shear and pull forces and weak in peel strength forces. The hook elements are formed of a magnetorheological elastomer that provides a change in shape orientation and/or flexural modulus of the hook elements. In this manner, the shape orientation and/or flexural modulus of the hook elements can be remotely changed to provide a reduction or magnification in the shear and/or pull-off forces in addition to providing variable damping capabilities to the fastener system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Ottaviani, John Ulicny, Mark Golden
  • Publication number: 20060168781
    Abstract: A simple, strong handle for use as a grip for holding articles is disclosed comprising a carabiner-like snap hook provided with a gripping surface of the proper size and shape to be comfortably held by a human hand. The snap hook has a generally C-shaped back portion on which the gripping surface is disposed, and a gate selectively attached to the back portion, forming a closed loop. Articles such as shopping bags and animal leashes received by the snap hook and secured by the gate may be held comfortably by the grip. The snap hook may be made of a variety of materials and shapes depending on the application and requirements of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Wendy Axel
  • Publication number: 20060168782
    Abstract: A buckle assembly includes a first housing having first lateral walls, and a second housing having second lateral walls. The second housing securely retains said first housing in a mated position. The first housing disengages from the second housing through manipulation of the first lateral walls at any location along the first lateral walls such that the manipulation of the first lateral walls causes the first housing to disengage from the second housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: John Pontaoe
  • Publication number: 20060168783
    Abstract: A buckle has a male and a female portion. The female portion has a hollow body with two sidewalls, an open receiving end and a locking end with an opening formed from the side walls. The opening is wider in a central area than at its ends. The male portion has at least one locking arm with a free end and a locking tab. Inserting the male portion into the female portion compresses locking arm, causing the locking tab to extend through the opening in the locking end. Inserting the male portion fully into the female portion causes tab to rest against one of the narrow ends of the opening in the locking end, to lock the male portion to the female portion. Pulling the male portion against the female portion causes the tab to lock even more firmly against the edges of the opening to prevent inadvertent disengagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Joseph Anscher
  • Publication number: 20060168784
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shoelace tying device which is coupled to a shoelace so as to firmly maintain a tightly tied state of the shoelace on a shoe. The shoelace tying device comprises a housing, a pair of lace passages, into which both free ends of the shoelace are threaded to penetrate therethrough, respectively, and a pair of shuttles, which are vertically reciprocatable so as to widen or narrow a width of the lace passages, respectively. When the shoelace, penetrating through the lace passages, is pulled to tighten a shoe, the shuttles are moved to widen the width of the lace passages, respectively, thereby securing free movement of the shoelace. On the contrary, when the shoelace is untied to loosen the shoe, the shuttles are moved to narrow the width of the lace passages, respectively, thereby restricting the movement of the shoelace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Young-Gi Ahn
  • Publication number: 20060168785
    Abstract: An elastic shoelace includes a first end and a second end, an elongate elastic core, a sheath, and an elongate friction member. The elongate elastic core extends between the first and second ends of the elastic shoelace, and the sheath includes an outer surface and surrounds the elongate elastic core. The elongate friction member is disposed in the sheath, and at least a portion of the elongate friction member protrudes past the outer surface of the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: GOODY PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Sarah Kraft, Deborah Rubin, Lau Chiu
  • Publication number: 20060168786
    Abstract: A cremation container convertible into a birdhouse includes an inner chamber for at least temporarily storing cremation ashes therein, an end face having a first opening in communication with the inner chamber, a peripheral side surface extending from the end face and having a second opening in communication with the inner chamber and a plug fitted in the second opening, which is removable upon conversion of the cremation container into a birdhouse. The first opening is sized for insertion and removal of the cremation ashes in the inner chamber and the second opening is sized to permit entry of a bird into the inner chamber. The container further includes mounting structure for mounting a birdhouse roof to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Jeffrey Staab
  • Publication number: 20060168787
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electrochemical cell first includes providing a cup-shaped housing with at least one first indentation. Thereafter, an electrode stack is placed in the housing and then, the first indentation is indented further in a direction towards the inside of the housing by a applying a force on the housing laterally to the first indentation, during which the electrode stack becomes fixed in the housing. As a result, electrode stacks can be fixed particularly easily and reliably in cup-shaped housings. An electrochemical cell is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Norbert Will
  • Publication number: 20060168788
    Abstract: A method is described for designing a micro electromechanical device in which the risk of self-actuation of the device in use is reduced. The method includes locating a first conductor in a plane and locating a second conductor with its collapsible portion at a predetermined distance above the plane. The method also includes laterally offsetting the first conductor by a predetermined distance from a region of maximum actuation liability. The region of maximum actuation liability is where an attraction force to be applied to activate the device is at a minimum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Interuniversitair Microelektronica Centrum (IMEC)
    Inventors: Hendrikus Tilmans, Xavier Rottenberg
  • Publication number: 20060168789
    Abstract: A hemming apparatus (1) includes a holder unit (2), a lower die (3) on which the holder unit (2) is installed, and an upper die (4) which is installed on the lower die (3) vertically movably. The holder unit (2) includes a base (5) secured to the lower die (3) by means of bolts or the like; a working tool holder (7) which is rotatably supported on the base (5) so that a hemming punch (6) can be disposed at a nonworking position and a working position; and a resilient means (8) for resiliently urging the working tool holder (7) so as to dispose the hemming punch (6) at the nonworking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Tadashi Sasahara
  • Publication number: 20060168790
    Abstract: A method and a device for straightening out irregularities in a flange by pressing a roller against a first side of the flange while supporting an opposite side thereof to preserve the angle between the flange and the part when undergoing compression loading by way of the roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Eric Piccioni
  • Publication number: 20060168791
    Abstract: A stent for insertion into a blood vessel is made from a sheet having a longitudinal axis and a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a proximal end and a distal end and a first lateral side and a second lateral side with the lateral sides of the first portion substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and disposed apart from each other a first distance. The second portion has a proximal end and a distal end and a first lateral side and a second lateral side with the lateral sides of the second portion substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and disposed apart from each other a second distance that is less than the first distance. The proximal end of the second portion communicates with the distal end of the first portion. The first lateral side of the first portion is connected to the second lateral side of the first portion and the first lateral side of the second portion is connected to the second lateral side of the second portion to form the stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Jacob Richter, Gregory Pinchasik
  • Publication number: 20060168792
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for joining adjacent members, wherein the members are placed in an overlapping layered relationship. The members are clamped between a die and a blank holder. Once clamped, a clinching operation is performed on the members to create at least a partial bond between them. In addition to the clinching operation, a level of vibrational energy is imparted to at least one of the members to reduce clamping force requirements, promote material flow and deformation and provide increased joint strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Larry Reatherford, Jan Skogsmo, Elizabeth Hetrick
  • Publication number: 20060168793
    Abstract: Systems and methods for making electrical measurements using optical emissions include positioning a sensor/photodetector to measure radiation emissions from devices to be tested. Radiation emission information is collected from the device to be tested during electrical operation. Characteristic features of the radiation emission information are determined, and differences between the characteristic features are deciphered. Based on the differences, models are employed to determine electrical properties of the device, especially operational characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Franco Stellari, Alberto Tosi, Peilin Song
  • Publication number: 20060168794
    Abstract: A method for constructing a magnetoresistive sensor that avoids shadowing effects of a mask structure during sensor definition. The method includes the use of an antireflective coating (ARC) and a photosensitive mask deposited there over. The photosensitive mask is formed to cover a desired sensor area, leaving non-sensor areas exposed. A reactive ion etch is performed to transfer the pattern of the photosensitive mask onto the underlying ARC layer. The reactive ion etch (RIE) is performed with a relatively high amount of platen power. The higher platen power increases ion bombardment of the wafer, thereby increasing the physical (ie mechanical) component of material removal relative to the chemical component. This increase in the physical component of material removal result in an increased rate of removal of the photosensitive mask material relative to the ion mill resistant mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Richard Contreras, Michael Feldbaum, Mustafa Pinarbasi
  • Publication number: 20060168795
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention pertain to a method of manufacturing a disk drive coupling apparatus for rigidly coupling a disk drive to a chassis of a computer. In one embodiment, a disk drive to chassis coupler is formed and a disk drive to chassis coupler engaging mechanism is created. One end of the disk drive to chassis coupler can be coupled to the chassis. The disk drive to chassis coupler engaging mechanism can be used to cause the second end of the disk drive to chassis coupler to apply pressure to the disk drive, thus, the disk drive can be rigidly coupled to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: David Albrecht, Akihiko Aoyagi, Fu-Ying Huang, Qinghua Zeng
  • Publication number: 20060168796
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for improving the electrical connection of a hard drive relay flexible circuit assembly to a head-gimbal assembly (HGA) flexure cable. In one embodiment, a flexible circuit assembly is attached to a hard drive coil carriage via a U-shaped connector and is electrically coupled to the HGA flexure cable by a bonding agent, such as an Anisotropic Conductive Film (ACF).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Liu Jun Zhang, Guo Hong Lu, Can Hua Chen, Yiu Sing Ho, Jeffery Wang
  • Publication number: 20060168797
    Abstract: A method for achieving a nearly zero net magnetic moment of pinned layers in GMR sensors, such as Co—Fe/Ru/Co—Fe, is described. The method determines a thickness of the first pinned layer which will yield the desired net magnetic moment for the pinned layers. A series of test structures are deposited on a substrate such as glass. The test structures include the seed layers, pinning layers and pinned layers and have varying thicknesses of the first pinned layer. The compositions of the materials and the thicknesses of all of the other films remain constant. The net areal magnetic moment of each test structure is measured and plotted versus the thickness of the first pinned layer. The thickness of the first pinned layer which corresponds most closely to zero net areal magnetic moment is chosen as the design point for the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Jinshan Li, Tsann Lin
  • Publication number: 20060168798
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a method of lapping a row bar in which perpendicular magnetic heads each including a read element as well as a main pole and a return yoke are formed. The method includes preparing a row bar in which first lapping guides are formed close to the read element and second lapping guides are formed close to the main pole, mounting the row bar on a lapping machine so as to allow a lapping surface of the row bar to face a lapping plate, and carrying out lapping while controlling pressure applied to the row bar on the basis of resistance values of the first and second lapping guides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventor: Hiroyuki Naka
  • Publication number: 20060168799
    Abstract: A magnetic field generator comprises a pair of plate yokes connected by a column yoke. The pair of plate yokes has a pair of opposed surfaces each provided with a permanent magnet including a plurality of neodymium magnets. In a method in which the neodymium magnets are demagnetized and adhesive is ground, the magnetic field generator is heated to 200° C.˜350° C. After the neodymium magnets are demagnetized, the adhesive is removed and the neodymium magnets are removed and collected from the magnetic field generator. In a method in which the adhesive is carbonized, the magnetic field generator is heated. to 350° C.˜1000° C. After carbonizing the adhesive, the neodymium magnets are removed and collected. Surfaces of the collected neodymium magnets are polished and the neodymium magnets are reused. Further, the collected neodymium magnets are re-aged and reused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: NEOMAX CO., LTD
    Inventors: Masaaki Aoki, Shigeo Hashimoto
  • Publication number: 20060168800
    Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an electrode plate assembly including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; a non-aqueous electrolyte including a lithium salt and a non-aqueous solvent; and a gas absorbing element that absorbs gas produced in the secondary battery, wetting of the gas absorbing element with the non-aqueous solvent is controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Sumihito Ishida, Shoichiro Watanabe, Isao Mochida, Takashi Takeuchi
  • Publication number: 20060168801
    Abstract: A film cartridge assembling apparatus including one or more assembly chucks each including two die elements formed by combining partial cylindrical inner surfaces thereof together. The circumference of a resulting cylinder being partially cut to form an opening. One of the die elements includes a member having a flat surface extending from an end of the cylindrically-shaped inner surface towards the opening. The member is adjustably mounted to the one of the die elements. The assembly chuck is able to assume a closed state in which the two inner surfaces of the two die elements are matched to each other to form a cylindrical inner surface and an opened state in which ends of the two die elements substantially parallel to the center axis of the cylindrical inner surface are spaced apart from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Masahiro Ishii, Akihiko Hase, Chiaki Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20060168802
    Abstract: A wireless identification device including a housing; circuitry in the housing configured to provide a signal to identify the device in response to an interrogation signal; and a selectively actuated switch supported by the housing and controlling whether the circuitry identifies the device. A method of manufacturing a wireless identification device, the method comprising configuring circuitry to provide a signal to identify the device in response to an interrogation signal; coupling the circuitry to a push-on/push-off switch supported by the housing and controlling whether the circuitry provides the signal to identify the device; and encasing the circuitry in a housing such that the switch is actuable from outside the housing by touching a portion of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Tuttle
  • Publication number: 20060168803
    Abstract: A layered board includes a core layer that serves as a printed board, a buildup layer that is electrically connected to the core layer, the buildup layer including an insulation part and a wiring part, and a junction layer that electrically connects and bonds the core layer with the buildup layer, wherein the junction layer includes an adhesive and metallic particles contained in the adhesive, wherein each of the metallic particles has a first melting point, serves as a filler, and is plated with solder having a second melting point lower than the first melting point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventors: Takashi Kanda, Kenji Fukuzono, Manabu Watanabe